Louis DeSipio
Professor of Chicano/Latino Studies and Political Science | UC Irvine
Irvine, CA, UNITED STATES
Louis DeSipio examines how democratic nations incorporate new members, including policymaking in the areas of immigration.
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Louis DeSipio examines how democratic nations incorporate new members, including policymaking in the areas of immigration and voting rights. He also studies Latino political behavior.
Areas of Expertise (5)
U.S. Electoral Politics
Immigration
Ethnic Politics
Latino Politics
Latino Studies
Education (3)
University of Texas at Austin: PhD 1993
University of Texas at Austin: MA, Latin American Studies 1984
Columbia University: BA, History 1981
Affiliations (1)
- American Political Science Association
Links (5)
Media Appearances (11)
Joe Biden will be 'most effective advocate' for Kamala Harris' administration
Sky News Australia online
2024-07-22
UC Irvine Political Science Professor Louis DeSipio says Joe Biden will be the “most effective advocate” for Vice-President Kamala Harris’ administration. Joe Biden has ended his re-election campaign and endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate. “I think her success in part still depends on how President Biden performs over the next several months,” Mr. DeSipio told Sky News Australia. “He will be the most effective advocate for her administration.”
Political rhetoric following assassination attempt on former President Trump
KNX News radio
2024-07-14
So, President Biden and other lawmakers have now been calling on people to cool down the heated political rhetoric following the assassination attempt on former President Trump. It is likely to calm things for a little bit, but could this be a wake-up call for everyone that we’re all Americans regardless of our political affiliations? With us now live is UC Irvine political science professor, Louis DeSipio. … “I think since we’re going into the Republican Convention, we’re going to see a heightened rhetoric for the next week. Certainly, Republicans are feeling resentful, feeling some grievance – and I think that’s going to be articulated at the convention,” says DeSipio.
Santa Ana voters to decide if councilmembers get raise — it would give leaders $78,000 to start
The Orange County Register online
2024-06-19
Louis DeSipio, professor of political science and Chicano/Latino studies at UC Irvine, said council members have many responsibilities, and limiting the pay range can also limit who can afford to serve in such positions at the local level and beyond. In the case of Santa Ana, for example, the City Council has been racially and ethnically diverse, but has lacked in professional or economic background diversity, he said.
At Nixon Library, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocates for scaling back America’s military presence
The Orange County Register online
2024-06-12
While the poll was not conducted in California (it surveyed voters in five swing states: Arizona, North Carolina, Nevada, Texas and Pennsylvania), the phenomenon seen in those states among Latino voters would hold for California as well, said UC Irvine political science professor Louis DeSipio. DeSipio said there may be more appeal for third-party candidates in California because it’s not a battleground, thus an “easier vote” for voters. Plus, there is frustration among Latino voters, who are younger than average, with both Trump and Biden because of their “age and perception that neither of them understands the experience of young working Latinos,” said DeSipio.
Could AI strengthen border security operations? A new bill seeks to find out
The Orange County Register online
2024-04-26
However, there are concerns with using AI at the border, including those revolving around privacy, human rights and the perpetuation of racial discrimination of migrants. That’s the challenge that AI presents at this stage in its development, said Louis DeSipio, a political science professor at UC Irvine. “It is built sort of based on the biases of the society that programmed it,” DeSipio said. “If AI were being used for immigrant visas or tourist visas or other short-term visas, there would have to be some sort of human redundancy check to make sure that the technology isn’t excluding a whole class of people.”
Trump “not used” to situations where he is “not in control”’
Sky News Australia online
2024-04-28
Donald Trump continues to spend more time in court than on the election trail and it is costing him millions and millions of dollars. “He’s not used to situations where he’s not in control and, right now, he has to listen to a judge, and his fate is in the hands of 12 citizens. That does not make him very happy,” University of California, Irvine political science professor Louis DeSipio told Sky News Australia.
Six California House races that could help determine control of Congress
Los Angeles Times online
2024-04-26
As a first-time candidate emerging from a crowded primary, [Derek] Tran faces the challenge of building name recognition against a candidate who is already well known in the district. That will be compounded by two things, said UC Irvine political science professor Louis DeSipio. [Michelle] Steel has a massive fundraising advantage, with more than $3 million on hand compared to Tran’s nearly $200,000. She also has the benefits of incumbency. “I think Tran has much more of an uphill battle to be able to get his issues and his name into voters’ minds,” DeSipio said.
Trump “not used” to situations where he is “not in control”’
Sky News Australia online
2024-04-28
Donald Trump continues to spend more time in court than on the election trail and it is costing him millions and millions of dollars. “He’s not used to situations where he’s not in control and, right now, he has to listen to a judge, and his fate is in the hands of 12 citizens. That does not make him very happy,” University of California, Irvine political science professor Louis DeSipio told Sky News Australia.
“Challenging” for Biden to “rectify” young voter support on Gaza war before election
Sky News Australia online
2024-05-14
University of California, Irvine political science Professor Louis DeSipio says it will be “particularly challenging” for President Joe Biden to “rectify” support with young voters on the war on Gaza before the 2024 election. A new poll by The New York Times has former president Donald Trump leading in five crucial battleground states. “For young voters, the war in Gaza is a particular issue, and that’s one that’s going to be particularly challenging for President Biden to rectify between now and the election,” Mr. DeSipio told Sky News Australia.
California could see record low voter turnout this primary. Why the apathy?
KNX News online
2024-03-05
KNX News' Chris Sedens goes in depth into why voter turnout here in California might reach a record low for a primary. Louis DeSipio is a UC Irvine political science professor. “Well, I don’t think it’s unique to this primary election. California has made the decision over the last several presidential elections to have its primary earlier and earlier – we’ve joined the Super Tuesday primary states – so the general election is six months in the future. We also have a pretty non-competitive race at the top of the ticket for both parties, so that discourages participation even further,” says DeSipio.
Turnout Low So Far in Orange County for Presidential Primary
My News LA online
2024-03-04
UC Irvine political science professor Lou DeSipio said because he lives in that district, [47th Congressional district], “I’m inundated every day with mailers from both sides, which confirms how much money is blowing around.” [Joanna] Weiss, he added, was “running a very serious campaign against the more establishment Dave Min.” DeSipio said he assumes [Scott] Baugh “will be in the top two,” and that the race will come down to Weiss or Min.
